Ballet with Isabella

A Dancer's Mindset

Hi friends, it’s Isabella! Vaganova graduate, international coach and recovering perfectionist. It’s time for you to step into what’s possible, This is the podcast for anyone striving for more – in your ballet career, your training, or just within yourself. We’ll talk confidence, resilience, motivation, mindset and the real-life stuff that comes with wanting more and that can often get in the way! So wherever you’re listening from today, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s get into it.

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Ballet with Isabella

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www.balletwithisabella.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

A Dancers Mindset - Ep.46 How being present will make you happier! 07.11.2022

Hello Everyone,  Thank you so much for the support! Enjoy this episode talking about how being present, makes you happier, helps your self esteem, and makes you feel more secure within yourself! Don't forget you're amazing  Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella  Instagram| Facebook | TikTok | Youtube 

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.45 Dealing with Performance Anxiety 31.10.2022

Hello Everyone!  Thank you so much for joining me today. Today we are going to be talking about performance anxiety, what it is and how to deal with it! Let's talk about it! Enjoy! Remember you're amazing  Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok  Train with me!  Get to the next level - balletwithisabella.com

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.44 Interview with Hannah Martin - From Gymnastics to Ballet! 26.10.2022

Hello Everyone,  Today I will be interviewing the very lovely and talented Hannah Martin.  Hannah has been a very successful gymnast and then did the difficult thing of starting ballet late and pursued a ballet career.  Hannah is a very determined, bright young women and I think she emphasises my point I say often which is, if you put the work in, hard work pays off! Let's hear what...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.43 The world won't end if you screw up! 17.10.2022

Hello Everyone!  This episode was quite amusing to record.  The weight we place on situations is honestly so silly. We really believe that the world might end if we fail at something, which leads people especially with an tendency to be anxious to think terrible things before they have even happened.  In this episode I will remind you to rationalise, remind you of how life was for p...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.42 Are you afraid of success? 10.10.2022

Hello Everyone,  Are you afraid of success? Do you choke up a little when you're given a chance that could take you to the next level of success? If this sounds like you, you're not alone! Let's discuss how fear of success can manifest itself and what we can do to combat it.  Remember you are amazing!  Follow me ! @balletwithisabella | tiktok | instagram | Facebook | youtube

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.41 Interview with Polina Semionova " I wasn't flexible enough" "On stage, it's live! we have to live it" 26.09.2022

Hello Everyone,    I am honoured to be speaking iconic ballerina Polina Semionova.    Polina became a young star at just the age of 19 when she was named a principal dancer fresh out of school leaving Russia and moving to Berlin.   Berlin, now her long time home was where she honed her skill, grew up, and mastered her craft.    Polina went on to do many...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.40 Hard route now, easy later! 19.09.2022

Hello Everyone,  In this episode we will be talking about how taking the hard route now and making the hard choices are what will get to where you want to be and make life easier later!  Let's discuss! Enjoy! Follow me on Social Media @Balletwthisabella | Instаgram | Facebook | YouTube | tiktok 

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.39 Most important ingredient to success 12.09.2022

Hello Everyone! In this episode we will be talking about what I believe is the biggest ingredient to success and lasting results! Let's discuss! Please follow the podcast and my other social channels! balletwithisabella on | instagram | Facebook | YouTube | tiktok  We're here to inspire and motivate!

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.38 Don't give power to perfection or limiting beliefs! 05.09.2022

Hello Everyone!  In this episode we get super motivational and discuss more about how you can subconsciously obtain someones beliefs of you, and allow that to stop you in your tracks, and slow you down from taking action because you aren't where you "should" be. This all stems back to perfectionism again which is why we touch on it more.  Enjoy! Follow me on social media @balletwithisabe...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.37 Interview with Victor Caixeta! From Brazil to Mariinsky! 29.08.2022

Hello Everyone, Today we will be speaking with Victor Caixeta.  Victor is an amazing Brazilian dancer who went to Mariinsky after being discovered at The Moscow ballet competition! Since then, he's gone on to new heights, achieving solo roles at The Mariinsky and becoming a soloist. Now at Het National Ballet. We are here to hear about his experiences in Russia and his decision to leave. Foll...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.36 How to be and move more artistically! 22.08.2022

Hello Everyone,  in this episode we will talk all about artistry. Is it something you can teach? is it something we can learn? How can we improve it? Follow me on social media  @balletwithisabella - Facebook, YouTube, Instagram 

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.35 Let yourself be happy, enjoy the little wins! 15.08.2022

Hello Everyone,  In this episode we will be talking about how to let ourselves be happy and enjoy the little wins on our journey to becoming the best dancer we can be. Sometimes we can feel guilty for having fun when we aren't where we want to be yet. But that's ok! it's far more enjoyable if we let ourselves enjoy the process. Follow me on social media  @balletwithisabella on Facebook -...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.34 How to listen to your body? should we listen? 08.08.2022

Hello Everyone,  In this episode - I will share my insights into when I believe we should listen to our body and when we shouldn't/ when it's not so necessary to. It can be hard to tell sometimes! Let's discuss  follow me on my socials Facebook/YouTube/instagram - @balletwithisabella

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.33 Are Summer schools a good idea? 05.08.2022

Hello everyone,  In this episode I will be sharing my thoughts on summer schools, my experience with them and the advantages they can bring.  In addition, I will tell you what I do when I'm resting. Do I completely rest or always do at least something? Enjoy! 

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.32 Which is more important Discipline or Motivation? 28.07.2022

Hello Everyone, in this episode I will be talking with you about motivation and discipline. Which is more important? Do we need both to succeed? Let's discuss! Follow me on instagram, Facebook and YouTube  @balletwithisabella  Start your 7 day free trial to my online class, courses, workshops  www.balletwithisabella.com

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.31 Interview with Misty Copeland! 22.07.2022

Hello Everyone!   Today is a super exciting episode.    We are interviewing the wonderful and ever inspirational Misty Copeland.  Misty has broken boundaries in more ways than one and hearing her wisdom and advices for young dancers is extremely motivating for us all!   Enjoy! Leave your comments down below.    Please like, share, subscribe!  &nbsp...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.30 Visualisation tips to hitting your goals! 11.07.2022

Hello everyone, today I will be sharing my favourite visualisation tips to utilise this amazing tool to your advantage. Visualise and watch how your life changes! Join the community - @balletwithisabella on instagram/Facebook/youtube  Join the many members of BWI and start your journey to success!  www.balletwithisabella.com

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.29 Stop trying to believe! Just take action! 06.07.2022

Hello Everyone! I am very happy to share this episode as I think there's more of you out there who find it hard to believe in themselves than the other way around.  Here I will discuss another way to think so that we are still on our journey to achieve our gоals without feeling like what we want is impossible to achieve! Enjoy! Follow me on instagram/YouTube/Facebook  @balletwithisabella...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.28 Imposter Syndrome. What is it? How to deal with it? 27.06.2022

Hello Everyone,  Today I will be talking with you about Imposter Syndrome! Something that you may be suffering from and not even realise. You may have just accepted that you struggle with anxieties and negative thoughts. This episode may sounds familiar to you. Rest assured, let's discuss and I have a few solutions which can help you! Enjoy! xo  follow me - Facebook, instagram, YouTube @...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.27 Do I have to be an extrovert to succeed? 20.06.2022

Hello Everyone! In this episode I will be sharing my thoughts on a question I got recently. Do you have to be an extrovert to succeed? Let's discuss! I'm so happy you are here! Enjoy! xo follow me, instagram, Facebook, YouTube - @balletwithisabella 

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.26 Dealing with Rejection 13.06.2022

Hello everyone! In this episode I will be sharing with you how rejection doesn't have to be all doom and gloom and how it can actually help you grow and become better!  There is always something we can take away from a no. Sometimes it is in our control what the outcome will be but sometimes it's outside of our control.  Let's discuss! follow me! Instagram, Youtube, Facebook - @balletwit...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.25 Affirmations for Dancers! Play this every morning! 06.06.2022

Hi Guys, Here is a much awaited episode for you all! Affirmations for dancers! These will help you start your day with the intentions you need to succeed Please rate and review! I would massively appreciate it  Enjoy! xo

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.24 10 things I would say to my younger student self at Vaganova 30.05.2022

Hello Everyone,  In this Episode, I'm going to be sharing 10 things I wish I had said to myself as a student at Vaganova. Things to reassure me as well as advice to survive the whole process. You can find the video version on my YouTube channel @balletwithisabella  Enjoy!

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.23 Quantum Ballerina Merritt Moore! Time Management, doing the impossible, making your dreams a reality! 23.05.2022

Hello Everyone! I am so excited about this episode as it is with a dear friend of mine and inspiring woman, Merritt Moore! @physicsonpointe With Merritt being so inspiring in her achievements, we talk about how she carved her own path, is now the happiest she's ever been as well as how she reached her level of success in a seemingly impossible pursuit! This Woman pursued not one but two extremely...

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.22 Results don't come without effort 16.05.2022

Hello Everyone,  Welcome back to another episode! Today I will be talking about how effort is so important if you want to get anywhere in life. Sometimes its hard to make effort but it's critical if we want to go anywhere and improve.  Here, I share my advice  Please leave a rate and review and enjoy! Isabella xo

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